Roles

Additional Writing and Development

Contributions under this credit can include writing additional material, assisting in layout, or consulting on game design and mechanics.

About Lead Developer

A product’s lead developer (also known as a producer or project manager) concepts a product then solicits freelance writers to fully realize the vision. The lead developer serves as the developmental editor and might also do substantive editing or rewrites as needed, though a dedicated freelance copyeditor is also brought on. Finally, the lead developer implements playtesting feedback, lays out the book, and coordinates proofreading so that the book files are ready to be sent to the factory.

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Developer

The developer is also known as a producer or project manager. The developer takes a product from concept to finished product and manages the process along the way. She hires writers and provides developmental feedback from outline to final manuscript, doing supplemental writing as needed and incorporating playtester feedback. She coordinates with the art and graphic design departments to order and treat the interior illustrations. Finally, she lays out the book using InDesign and ensures the copy is clean by hiring editors and proofreaders before sending the files to the printer.

Writing and Additional Development

The writer authors the bulk of the content and partners with the developer to revise and refine the draft. Additional development can entail anything from supplemental writing to developmental editing to help with the layout process.